About Science & Research at FDA

FDA's mission is to protect and advance public health by helping to speed innovations that provide our nation with safe and effective medical products and ensure the safety of our food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The Agency achieves its mission by applying the latest technology and science-based standards to the regulatory challenges presented by drugs, biologics (vaccines, blood products, cell and gene therapy products, and tissues), medical devices, food additives, and tobacco. > Read more

 

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Showcasing cutting-edge technologies for disease modeling, efficacy, and safety

FDA Webinar Series on Alternative Methods: Showcasing cutting-edge technologies…

FDA invites developers to showcase their cutting-edge technologies to FDA scientists in FDA Webinar Series on Alternative Methods

Advancing Alternative Methods at FDA

Read about the activities FDA scientists are undertaking to spur the development of new regulatory approaches that can help improve predictivity--and potentially replace, reduce and/or refine animal testing.

Research at FDA

Office of the Chief Scientist

Supports FDA's capacity to achieve its mission through research and research collaboration programs. It also oversees cross-agency scientific working groups that address scientific and technological advances affecting FDA-regulated products.

Animal and Veterinary

Research Areas, Publications

Biologics

Research by FDA Staff to Evaluate and Enhance the Safety of Biologic Products

Drugs

Research by FDA Staff to Evaluate and Enhance the Efficacy, Safety, and Quality of Drug Products